My DiveRite XT fins cracked

[Scooby Scuba Scuba]

First of all, I’m a serious diver, I always dive safely. My first fins were the Scubapro Seawing NOVA(not gorilla version), too light and always can’t catch up my friends with Barracuda and Jet Fins against the strong currents.

However, I sold it and got the DiveRite XT fins. The XT’s were excellent , the helicopter spin, backwards, trim controlling, flutter kicking for extra speed, every performance of the fins are good, and I personally think it’s the best.

Last week after a normal boat dive, I found it start cracking from the foot pocket.

The manufacturer date behind is 2019/OCT.

Anyone have the same problem? I really expected to use it for at least 10 years, because I saw some people dived with their Scubapro Jet fins 36 years.

Same problem? Or recommend new fins?
How is the GULL GT?

 

[grantctobin]

When did you purchase? From who?

I’d message Dive Rite. They’re generally pretty great

 

[Searcaigh]

Last week after a normal boat dive, I found it start cracking from the foot pocket.

How tight are your feet with dive boots on fitting into the fin pocket?

 

[Tracy]

They are Thermoplastic, not heavy rubber. They won't last 36 years, but I normally get 5-10 years out of them.
That said, that isn't where I normally see them crack. While they are a year out of warranty, I would send an email to Dive Rite. They may be willing to help you considering how it failed.

 

[Scooby Scuba Scuba]

When did you purchase? From who?

I’d message Dive Rite. They’re generally pretty great

Bought it from a scubadiving equipment shop in 2020 summer, but not sure it’s a DR authorized dealer.

 

[happy-diver]

Contact Dive Rite - Dive Rite

Contact form

www.diverite.com

 

[lexvil]

Contact them and see what they will do, it’s a good company. In the mean time try some other fins, I have no experience with Gull but this is a good time to try them out.

 

[Scooby Scuba Scuba]

How tight are your feet with dive boots on fitting into the fin pocket?

I wear No. 26 scouring boots wearing L size XT’s

 

[rhwestfall]

interesting.... the two materials have de-bonded from each other.

 

[Scooby Scuba Scuba]

Contact them and see what they will do, it’s a good company. In the mean time try some other fins, I have no experience with Gull but this is a good time to try them out.

Okay, I’ll write an email to DR. Hope I could get new grey fins or green will be perfect, as I said, I’m a serious diver.